Definitions

1. noun

A section or division of an organization or institution, typically with a specific responsibility or function.

“The university has several departments, including English, History, and Mathematics.”

2. noun

A part or section of a building, especially one used for a particular purpose, such as a department store or a department of a hospital.

“The hotel has a large department for guests’ luggage.”

3. verb

To assign or categorize something according to a particular department or division.

“The new employees will be departmented according to their skills and experience.”

4. verb

To divide or categorize something into sections or departments.

“The company will department its products into different categories.”